To award a congressional gold medal to Joseph Barnett Kirsner, M.D., Ph.D., in recognition of his many outstanding contributions to the Nation.
Latest action · Sep 10, 2008 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Progress
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- IntroducedSep 10, 2008
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Joseph Barnett Kirsner, M.D., Ph.D. (a leader in the field of gastroenterology) in recognition of his many outstanding contributions to the nation.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 18, 2008.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MA | Michael E. Capuano | Sep 18, 2008 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Financial Services Committee | Referred Sep 10, 2008 |
Actions 3
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- Sep 10, 2008Introduced in House
- Sep 10, 2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1749-1750)
- Sep 10, 2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
In the Congressional Record 1
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Titles 1
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- Official Title as Introduced
- To award a congressional gold medal to Joseph Barnett Kirsner, M.D., Ph.D., in recognition of his many outstanding contributions to the Nation.
Subjects
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Text 1
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- Sep 10, 2008Introduced in House
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